What brought about change in the way children are educated in the U.S.?

Brown V. Board of Education decision

Which of the following best states why GA's business leaders wanted to host the Olympics?

to show world that GA is a place for international business

The Neil Primary Act supported discrimination by

legalizing the county unit system

Georgia's interstate highway system was built to

make it the state's transportation leader

A way in which immigrants help the economy is by

filling jobs when there aren't enough workers

University of Georgia students Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes are BEST known for

being the 1st African-Americans to enroll at the school.

How did the StudentNonviolentCoordinatingCommittee differ SouthernChristianLeadershipConference

SNCC wanted to use more confrontational strategies

Georgia's deepwater ports

open the state for trade with the world

How is Maynard Jackson related to the Civil Rights Movement?

the first African American to serve as the mayor of Atlanta.

All of these were positions held by Andrew Young EXCEPT

judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals.

The duties of the General Assembly include

making bills to fund the state budget

Which of the following BEST describes a role of a political party?

helps voters know what a candidate stands for

Which statement best explains William Hartsfield's importance to aviation in GA?

he was the father of aviation in GA

The term checks and balances describes the relationship between

executive, judicial and legislative branches of government

A person who supports a one-party system would most likely agree with which statement?

There is only one good choice, do not confuse people

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1
What brought about change in the way children are educated in the U.S.?
MLK Jr.'s bus boycott
Georgia changing its flag in 1956
Brown V. Board of Education decision
Rosa Park's refusal to give up her seat
2
Which of the following best states why GA's business leaders wanted to host the Olympics?
to provide education opportunities for GA's children
to enjoy the games in their home state
to make money for themselves
to show world that GA is a place for international business
3
Which CR organization was unique because its goal was the desegregation of entire community?
the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
the Little Rock 9
the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
the Albany Movement
4
The Neil Primary Act supported discrimination by
legalizing the county unit system
requiring minorities to pass tests to vote
encouraging blacks to vote in cities
reorganizing the voting system in GA
5
Georgia's interstate highway system was built to
move goods through the state
help move the military through the state
bring tourism to the state
make it the state's transportation leader
6
GA governor appointed more AfricanAmericans to govt positions than all previous GA gov combined
Earnest Vandiver
George Busbee
Lester Maddox
Jimmy Carter
7
Which event brought the only national championship win in GA's professional sports?
1974 Super Bowl
1983 Rose Bowl
1998 NBA Championship
1995 World Series
8
A way in which immigrants help the economy is by
running for political office
sending money to the country from which they came
filling jobs when there aren't enough workers
bringing money into the country
9
University of Georgia students Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes are BEST known for
leading the protest against the desegregation of the school.
refusing to register for classes at the school.
being the 1st African-Americans to enroll at the school.
being the first students to graduate from the school.
10
How did the StudentNonviolentCoordinatingCommittee differ SouthernChristianLeadershipConference
SCLC was not influenced by the leadership of Dr. King.
SCLC felt that students were too young to participate
SNCC wanted to use more confrontational strategies
SNCC was satisfied with rate of progress made in civilrights
11
Georgia's deepwater ports
might close because air traffic is more importatn
are mainly for automobiles
are only for goods coming into the state, not leaving
open the state for trade with the world
12
How is Maynard Jackson related to the Civil Rights Movement?
the first African American to serve as the mayor of Atlanta.
one of the major founders of the SNCC
one of main supporters of building major airport in Atlanta.
was the successor to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the SCLC.
13
All of these were positions held by Andrew Young EXCEPT
judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals.
mayor of Atlanta.
ambassador to the United Nations.
member of the House of Representatives.
14
Which economic development was the biggest cause of inflation during Carter's presidency?
the Iranian hostage crisis
high prices on foreign oil
decreasing aid and exports to foreign countries
the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
15
This mayor is credited with keeping Atlanta calm during the civil rights movement.
Jimmy Carter
Ivan Allen
Ellis Arnall
Hartsfield
16
The duties of the General Assembly include
signing bills into law
enforcing Georgia's laws
choosing the lieutenant governor
making bills to fund the state budget
17
Which of the following BEST describes a role of a political party?
votes for candidates in a primary election
puts limits on government institutions
ensures the freedom of religion
helps voters know what a candidate stands for
18
Which statement best explains Ellis Arnall's political point of view?
he was a progressive reformer
he was not a politician
he was the founder of the progressive movement
he was a conservative
19
Which statement best explains William Hartsfield's importance to aviation in GA?
he was afraid to fly
he wanted to make planes safer
he was the father of aviation in GA
he enjoyed riding on planes
20
The term checks and balances describes the relationship between
the Preamble and Bill of Rights
executive, judicial and legislative branches of government
the education system and the state's ability to tax
the people's right to vote and freedom of speech
21
Which of the following regions has the most people?
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Valley and Ridge
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
22
In 1956, the GA state flag was changed to include
the Board of Regents
a skull and crossbones
three cornstalks
the Confederate battle flag
23
In GA, people are not allowed to register to vote if
they have a physical disability
they have spent time in prison
they are currently in prison
they are more than 18 years old
24
A person who supports a one-party system would most likely agree with which statement?
Everyone's opinion and vote counts
All people, not matter what their education, should vote
There is only one good choice, do not confuse people
People of color need to have a voice
25
Who influenced and helped shape the ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr?
Benjamin Mays
Dr. W.E.B. Dubois
Herman Talmadge
Abraham Lincoln

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